Race Creek Campground

Area Status: Open

Three camp sites on the Upper Selway River. Boat put-in below Selway Falls. A trailhead at the campground goes east along the Selway River, providing access to the Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness. Stock facilities are available for equestrians. The wild and scenic section of the Selway contains Class IV rapids and runs from Paradise Campground to Selway Falls.
Very difficult for persons with disabilities to access.

At a Glance

Current Conditions: Open year-yound, but may not be accessible due to snow. No toilet service November-March. 
Operational Hours: 2023 Season May 12, 2023 - When snow blocks
Reservations: Campsites are available on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Fees: No Fee.
Open Season: The campground is open year-round, but might not be accessible because of snow.
Closest Towns: Kooskia, Idaho
Water: No drinking water provided
Restroom: Vault
Information Center: Moose Creek Ranger District, 208-926-4258

General Information

Directions: 24 miles up the Selway River from Lowell, Idaho on Meadow Creek

Recreation Map

Map showing recreational areas. Map Information

Activities

Campground Camping

You can plan a dayhike from this campground, mountain bike on nearby trails or plan a multiple day backpack.
No. of Sites 3
Difficulty Level: Difficult

River and Stream Fishing

Fish the Selway River and tributaries.

Picnicking

There are picnic areas in this campground.
Difficulty Level: Difficult

Related Information

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Location

 
  Latitude : 
46.07982

  Longitude : 
-115.50744

  Elevation : 
1800'